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Simple PS3update receives an update by developer Quakes69 of SubZero DeZigns . For those of you that may be new to this PC Application this will as the titles implies retrieve your PS3 Game Updates by Game ID., In this update for version 1.4.15 there has been some Additions, Tweaks and Bug Fixes that can be viewed in the full change log below for version 1.4.15.

The French Team SGK has updated and released a new version of their 4.xx CFW, they have upgraded their CFW to version 7. This is a no-spoof 4.31 CFW. has QA Flag Enabled, plus all options in the previous releases. Check below in the rough French-English Google Translation for all the details and information surrounding this new update by SGK.

Spanish Developer Miralatijera has created and released the first 4.30-DEX CFW that is installable on both CEX-to-DEX Converts as well as Legit Test/Debug units. All the details can be found below in the rough translation from google.

PROCEDURE CFW CREATION IS MIRALATIJERA same as CEX, we use DELTA PATCHER and the original file chose the PS3UPDAT.430.001 ORIGINAL AND THE PATCH THE FILE ATTACHED you create an installable ANY cfw 4.30 dex without bricking.

Deank has published a new update for multiMAN bringing the multi-purpose application to version 04.20.04. In this update some nice additions have been included that consist of: Improved discless compatibility, A BD-DISC icon with "PlayStation(R)3]" text will appear on the XMB in place of /app_home/PS3_GAME, Also Upon launch mM will try to restore default LV2 environment, which should fix problems when mM is launched after Iris. Checkout the full details in the official changlog below.

The backup manager Iris Manager receives a small update today from developer Estwald (Hermes), This update brings it to version 2.21. Added was a payload for 4.30DEX by Miralatijera. Also replaced was "app_home/PS3_GAME" on the XMB to a BR disc icon and the word "game". for complete details checkout the change log below.

As we reported last week. Developer SvenGDK who is also know for his PS Multi Tools App has been working on an XMB media manager for the PC that can be controlled with a PS3 controller. Today he has released the first BETA release, with this BETA there appears to be many great features in this XMB emulator. At this point the handling of Game Disc, Movie, Music, Image files are complete. As well as the Starting of Movie & Music Player, Image Viewer ,Browser & Games are completed also. Check below for the complete details and the status of all other features in this XMB clone for the PC that SvenGDK has created.

Hi everyone!
I'm proud to finally release the first Beta of XMBPCE.

What is the XMB (XrossMediaBar)?

XMB is the graphical user interface of the PS3 & PSP.

What can I do with this emulator?

With this emulator you can use the graphical user interface of the PS3/PSP on your

Ready for some more GTA IV modding news? ICECOLDKILLAH has created and released a very nice new Mod Manager for GTA IV called MAJOR DISTRIBUTION. This mod manager works on both PS3 and Xbox version of GTA IV.. For the complete details checkout all the info and the video preview below.

Are you a fan of PS3 XCOM Enemy Unknown ? PSX-Scene member SHAkA has created a Modded Starter Save which is unlocked and has the ability to run on CFW and OFW using the Data Transfer feature on your OFW ps3. This modded save game has many great features you can view below.

Want a car to levitate in mid air? GTA IV modder keredor has created a new Mod, that will allow for this and much more. This is a Levitation Mod, as the name implies will make objects such as Cars and Pedestrians to levitate in mid air. This
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pyMenu will receive a massive update in the future, Vita scene site wololo.net has shown a preview of what is to be expected in the upcoming pyMenu 0.4 release. pyMenu is a very popular menu for eCFW for the PlayStation Vita, which has transformed from a simple menu to a full featured XMB replacement. Check below at all the upcoming details of v0.4 below, also be sure to view the full article @ wololo.net pyMenu 0.4 is in development: what it is and what it used to be

BwE following his previous release of NOR Validator has released a new tool to aid in the Downgrading Process for PS3 NOR Consoles. This NOR Patcher will check the CoreOS then patches 3.55/3.56. Also contains a minimum version check.

PS3 Tools Collection gets two updates since we last reported. Developer Aldostools has updated PS3 Games Database to revision 1.2.6 which includes a keyboard shortcut for opening new databases. Also updated is Bruteforce Save Data. Revision
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Ready for some more Retro Developments on the PS3? RetroArch Developers TheMaister, Squarepusher & the many Libretro Contributors have been busy maintaining and adding to RetroArch for the many platforms it now supports. So Pete_uk decided it was time to compile the work they have put in on the PS3 side of late in an unofficial compile.

In this unofficial update two new experimental libretro cores have been added. TyrQuake (Quake) & NxEngine (Cave Story aka Dōkutsu Monogatar). These cores are a WIP so beware there are
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Want more PS3 Tools options? The As-team has made an impressive update to their PS3-Tools for use on the PC. Some of the additions you can find in this update (v3.5): A new Download Center to receive the latest Homebrew and Apps directly to your PC, Drop & Drag options, P3T editor (.P3T). Also the Speed has been increased when running the app & Update to the Eboot/SELF , SFO , FIX(bin). Among many other additions and fixes you
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PS3Tools Developer Aldostools has updated his excellent tool collection to version 2.1.4. As well as updating some of the standalone tools in his massive collection. Since our last update, Aldo has added a new tool: Game Settings Manager 1.0. This tool allows for managing your multiMAN game settings from the PC. To do this you connect your USB drive to the PC, from there change the various Game Settings that multiMAN offers. Also there have been updates to the following tools: Bruteforce Save Data, PS3 Games Database, PARAM.SFO editor, PKG ContentID, PS3 Ftp Data Sync, & PS3 Cheats Editor,. For all the details and changes take a look below at the changelogs for the various tools that have been updated in the recent days.

Bruteforce Save Data 3.6updated 2013-03-06!
It's a frontend for flatz save data tools 0.2.3. It finds the keys of several games

Good News for Vita Owners! PSN is having a big sale and even including some free classic games to celebrate the 1 year Anniversary of the PS-Vita. The promotion started on the 5th of March and runs through March 11th. 4 classic Titles from the PlayStation Store are available for free! Those titles are: Patapon, Piyotama, Patchwork Heroes (PSP Titles) & Wild Arms (PS one Classic). In addition to those freebies, they are also giving 30%
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Total_Noob a well-known Developer in the PSP/PS-Vita scenes has released a new Trailer of his upcoming Custom Emulator Firmware (CEF) for the PS-Vita using the PSP emulator from within. The new CEF will be compatible with all of the v2.02 and below exploits released up to this point for the PS-Vita. No date has been announced for this release, but could occur as early
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Showtime Developer Andreas Öman continues his work on his very useful Media Center for the PlayStation 3. There are some new testing version available that contain some changes since the last stable version of 4.2. These are testing versions so if you run into any issues it may best to revert back to the last stable version of 4.2. Deank has also updated Showtime for multiMAN adding his usual changes for mM integration. Check below for all the recent changes.

Universal Media Server receives a new update following the previous v2.4.2 update. UMS has now matured to version 2.5.0. In this update is support for 4 new renderers.adds muxing and many improvements to FFmpeg, improvements to security and much more you can see below in the official changelog for v2.5.0. The OSX version update will be coming soon. We will update the news here at PSX-Scene, when this platform is updated.

Version 2.5.0

General:

OS X version coming soon.

This release adds support for 4 new renderers, adds muxing and many improvements to FFmpeg, improves security and a lot more!